Hotels, restaurant, tour operators, train travel and airlines saw revenue losses of ‘roughly 85-90%,’ officials report.
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Maine CDC reports 15 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
The past week saw a surge of cases in York County linked to an outbreak at the county jail and at a church in Sanford.
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The Latest: Florida reports 2,564 cases, 38 new deaths
India, meanwhile, sees a record surge of 90,632 cases in 24 hours.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Farmers markets are faring well during the pandemic
Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
York County becomes worrisome epicenter of pandemic in Maine
Mainers hosted an entire summer tourism season without a hitch, but a noncomplying wedding reception and a defiant pastor have created conditions for a new COVID-19 surge.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine, CAA hoping for spring football season
While the NCAA considers moving the canceled FCS playoffs, UMaine Coach Nick Charlton is already planning for a season in early 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports, Varsity Maine
Why is it taking so long to reach a decision on high school sports?
Critics say state agencies and other stakeholders should have been working closely with the Maine Principals’ Association months earlier as it made plans for the fall sports season.
Posted inBusiness
Thanks, but no: Small businesses shun payroll tax deferral
Company owners are still withholding money for Social Security despite a presidential order allowing the tax to be deferred.
Posted inNation & World
Overfed and underexercised, some dogs are putting on pandemic pounds
In cities, shutdowns have kept more people and pets sequestered inside apartments and condos, and outside of closed dog parks.
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Experts project autumn surge in coronavirus cases, with a peak after Election Day
The infection surges have consistently followed the loosening of shutdown orders and other restrictions.